About this Service
FSSAI Registration and License are mandatory for businesses that are involved in manufacture, processing, storage, distribution, sale, import, of handling of food products in India. The License is issued by Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). FSSAI Registration is necessary for food business to comply with food safety and hygiene standards. You will require Basic FSSAI Registration, State License or Central License depending on the nature of business, turnover, scale of operations. Most of restaurants, cloud kitchens, food manufacturers, caterers, food retailers, wholesalers, importers, exporters and online food businesses require FSSAI Registration. We facilitate you in knowing the correct License category, necessary documents and registration process. We are totally transparent in the registration process and provide timely assistance with professional team.
Key Benefits of FSSAI License (Basic, State & Central)
- Legal Authorization to Operate: By obtaining FSSAI registration, a food business will be able to legally carry on a business of operating in relation to food safety.
- Compliance with Food Safety Standards: Food Safety License is required to comply with various hygiene and food safety parameters in running a food business.
- Consumer Trust and Credibility: An FSSAI registration helps to create customer confidence and increases business credibility.
- Required for Food Businesses: Many Foods related Businesses require FSSAI Registration / License to Operate.
- Business Expansion Opportunities: Business Expansion Opportunities: FSSAI License facilitates growth of business, new partnerships and for expansion in markets.
Documents Checklist Required
Prepare scanned copies of the following documents:
- PAN Card of Proprietor, Partners, or Company
- Aadhaar Card or Identity Proof
- Passport-size Photograph
- Address Proof of Business Premises
- Electricity Bill or Utility Bill
- Rent Agreement and NOC from Owner (if applicable)
- Business Registration Certificate
- List of Food Products or Activities
- Layout Plan of Premises (if applicable)
- Mobile Number and Email Address
- Additional documents as applicable to the category of license
Step-by-Step Process
Eligibility Assessment
Determine the correct FSSAI license category based on description of principal business activities, annual turnover and scale of operations.
Document Collection & Verification
All the required documents to start a business, identification documents and documents related to food are collected and verified.
Application Preparation
We prepare your application and relevant documents according to FSSAI requirements for the relevant license / registration.
Application Filing
The FSSAI application is submitted before the concerned authority through the prescribed online process.
Department Review & Inspection
The authority reviews the application and may carry out inspection or may ask for additional information as required.
License or Registration Issuance
After approval of the FSSAI application, the FSSAI Registration Certificate or License will be issued.
Ongoing Compliance Support
We help you with FSSAI registration renewals, amendments and all other future correspondence.
Select Pricing Package
Basic
+ Government Fees
(GST Excluded)
- Company name help
- SPICe+ form in 2-3 working days
- Company PAN + TAN
- MOA + AOA
- PF and ESIC registration
- Incorporation certificate in 10-12 days
- DSC preparation in 3-4 days
- DIN for directors
- Expert assisted process
- INC 20A / Business commencement certificate
- MSME Registration
- Digital signature certificate
- Startup India Registration
- Company DSC
- Trademark Registration
- Pitch Deck
Standard
+ Government Fees
(GST Excluded)
- Company name help
- SPICe+ form in 2-3 working days
- Company PAN + TAN
- MOA + AOA
- PF and ESIC registration
- Incorporation certificate in 10-12 days
- DSC preparation in 3-4 days
- DIN for directors
- Expert assisted process
- INC 20A / Business commencement certificate
- MSME Registration
- Digital signature certificate
- Startup India Registration
- Company DSC
- Trademark Registration
- Pitch Deck
Premium
+ Government Fees
(GST Excluded)
- Company name help
- SPICe+ form in 2-3 working days
- Company PAN + TAN
- MOA + AOA
- PF and ESIC registration
- Incorporation certificate in 10-12 days
- DSC preparation in 3-4 days
- DIN for directors
- Expert assisted process
- INC 20A / Business commencement certificate
- MSME Registration
- Digital signature certificate
- Startup India Registration
- Company DSC
- Trademark Registration
- Pitch Deck
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
A FSSAI Food License is legally required to operate in specific sectors (e.g. food, export, government tenders). It ensures you comply with health, quality, or safety standards, and prevents costly shut-down orders or penalties.
The validity varies by license type. Some basic registrations are lifetime, while others require renewal every 1 to 5 years. We notify you well in advance to ensure seamless renewal filings.
Yes, foreign directors or foreign entities can register businesses and apply for licenses in India, provided they have a resident director or local representative and submit notarized/apostilled documents.
Rejections are usually due to mismatched names in documents, incorrect address proofs, incomplete details in application forms, or uploading blur/low-quality scanned documents. Our experts check every file before submission to prevent rejections.
Basic registrations take 3 to 5 days, while central/state licenses can take 15 to 30 working days due to government department verification. We provide real-time ARN tracking to keep you updated on progress.